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Eleanor Roosevelt: “This Universal Declaration of Human Rights may well become the international Magna Carta of all men everywhere.” FILE

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights promises equality and freedom for everyone everywhere. But the principle of gender equality might never have been included if not for these women- who advocated for a Declaration that was truly universal. FILE

Speaking to journalists in Geneva on Wednesday, the High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned that an at least 7,000 people in Deir-Ez-Zor province were trapped, amid efforts to dislodge ISIL from one of their last strongholds in Syria. UNTV CH

During an event to commemorate the Human Rights Day, UN chief António Guterres reaffirmed his commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and pledged to raise his voice, take action and stand up for the rights of the peoples. UNIFEED

Afghan refugee teacher Aqeela Asifi, who has dedicated her life to bringing education to refugee girls in Pakistan, is awarded the 2015 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. UNHCR

Video compilation with highlights of events, personalities, and thematic coverage of the UN audiovisual archives covering almost 70 years of the world Organization.This compilation was originally created to raise awareness of the urgent need to digitize and preserve the United Nations audiovisual heritage for future generations.

Stéphane Hessel, diplomat, concentration camp survivor and one of the authors of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, passed away overnight inParisat the age of 95. FILE

In an interview at the UN, acclaimed poet, writer and activist Maya Angelou called on all young people to read "and keep your minds open." A recording of her poem "A Brave and Startling Truth" will be screened at "The African Continuum" exhibit which celebrates diversity and recognizes the contributions from people of African descent. UNTV

International Women's Day celebrates its 100th year, the theme this year focuses on equal access to education, training and science and technology. FILE

It has been 60 years since the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December 1948 – the date that is now observed annually as Human Rights Day. UN officials say today's human rights challenges are "as daunting" as those that confronted the Declaration's drafters in the 1940s. UNTV / MINUSTAH / MONUC / UNAMID / UNICEF / PAHO